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Broken Social Scene Interview with WRSU

Assistant Music Director Danielle Ciampaglia had the chance to chat with Brendan Canning, one of the founding members and guitarist

The Marías Interview with WRSU

WRSU Assistant Music Director Danielle Ciampaglia had a chance to chat with the dreamy, L.A. based band The Marías before

R.LUM.R Interview with WRSU

WRSU Hip Hop Director Seyi Aladejobi had the opportunity to interview RnB artist and virtuoso guitar player, Reggie William’s aka

Duckwrth Interview with WRSU

WRSU Hip-Hop Director Seyi Aladejobi talked with rising star Duckwrth last week. Check out the full interview below!

CHON Interview with WRSU

WRSU’s Bennett Rosner had the opportunity to chat with Mario Camarena from famed California math rock outfit CHON before their

Parcels Interview with WRSU

WRSU’s Danielle Ciampaglia chatted with Patrick Hetherington of Parcels this past Thursday. The two discussed Govball 2019, creative inspirations, breaking

WRSU News honored at Garden State Journalists’ Association Dinner

WRSU News was honored at last night’s Garden State Journalists’ Association dinner, after taking home two awards from the organization.

Jonas Brothers’ “Sucker” Music Video/Song Review

It’s 2008. You seek refuge in your room plastered with J-14 posters of Zac Efron, Vanessa Hudgens. The largest one

Little Simz Shines on “Grey Area”

“I said it with my chest and I don’t care who I offend,” Little Simz raps on “Offence,” the opening

Dance Gavin Dance Live Franklin Music Hall WRSU Review

Dance Gavin Dance Live at Franklin Music Hall Review

The newly created Franklin Music Hall in Philadelphia hosted Post-hardcore linchpin Dance Gavin Dance to a sold out crowd on

Andrew Bird’s “My Finest Work Yet” Album Review

Andrew Bird’s latest album My Finest Work Yet is a strong statement about today’s world. His twelfth solo album after

WRSU Ghost of Paul Revere Interview Zach Bordelon

Ghost of Paul Revere Interview with WRSU

Zach Bordelon had the pleasure of talking to Max Davis from The Ghost of Paul Revere this past week. Check

Geno Five Interview with WRSU

Joshua Valdez caught up with Geno Five after his performance at WRSU’s “The Underground Hip-Hop Saga.” Check out the interview

Superorganism Interview with WRSU

Assistant Music Director Blake Lew-Merwin chatted with Tucan from Superorganism this past Thursday. The two talked about Gorillaz comparisons, the

Beach Fossils Interview with WRSU

WRSU’s Nolen Riedel caught up with Beach Fossils before their show at White Eagle Hall in Jersey City. Check it

Greeting Committee WRSU Interview with Bennett Rosner and Blake Lew-Merwin

The Greeting Committee Interview with WRSU

Assistant Music Directors Blake and Bennett sat down with The Greeting Committee before their performance at Corefest 2019. The band

Bennett Rosner Jukebox the Ghost Interview

Jukebox the Ghost Interview with WRSU

DJ Bennett Rosner had the pleasure of talking to Ben Thornewill of Jukebox the Ghost this past Sunday. The two

Kevin Parker’s Psychedelic Outfit Tame Impala Releases Comeback Single “Patience” (Track Review)

Tame Impala have a penchant for creating complicated pop songs that create a genre in itself. In their first single

There’s a Stupid Amount of Shows Coming Up in the NYC/NJ Area: And You Should See Them All

A Terrible Beauty is Born: The Irish Revolution in Music

The ground is covered in white, but the rapidly approaching holiday seems to be universally known as a time for

WRSU Sports wins Best Football Play by Play award at IBS 2019

The WRSU Sports staff took home the trophy for Best Football Play-by-Play at the 2019 Intercollegiate Broadcasting System’s annual international

Homeshake “Helium” Review

At this point, Peter Sagar is no stranger to the game. For years, he was the backing lead-guitarist in Mac

Soundcloud Becomes a Distribution Platform: How Emerging Artists can now Upload Content to Spotify and Apple Music

Soundcloud has upgraded its distribution feature to “seamlessly” allow users to release content to streaming services such as Spotify and

Talk Talk Frontman and Post-Rock Innovator Mark Hollis Dead at 64

Mark Hollis, co-founder and mastermind behind the British band Talk Talk, passed away on February 24, at the age of

Tipling Rock Interview with WRSU

DJ Connor Boxczyk interviewed the band Tipling Rock after their show on February 23, 2019 at the Mercury Lounge. Check

Why People Hate Country

At some point in life, you might have heard somebody say, “Yeah, I like all types of music EXCEPT for

Super Bowl LIII Halftime Show Leaves Much to Be Desired

On Jan. 13, 2019, the NFL announced that Maroon 5, Travis Scott, and Big Boi would perform at the Super

Ariana Grande’s “Thank U, Next” Album Review

Ariana has hit us with another surprise with the release of her most recent album Thank U, Next on February

Bryce Vine Live at Gramercy Theater Show Review

I was disappointed to find the circular-red couch beneath Gramercy Theater missing on the night of February 5th, 2019. It

Can’t Hear You, I Have Air Pods In

Walk into a hipster coffee shop and hearing the scratching sound of the needle as it first begins to play

My Exodus from Pandora to Spotify

I remember vividly when I was introduced to Pandora. My 12th grade physics teacher would use it whenever we would

James Blake “Assume Form” Album Review

When I first saw the track list for Assume Form, my eyes lit up. I immediately noticed the song “Mile

Chase Atlantic EP “Don’t Try This” Review

This past summer, I interviewed Chase Atlantic for WRSU. When I asked the Australian trio, Clinton Cave, Mitchel Cave, and

Flycatcher Interview with WRSU

On January 27, 2019, the alternative rock band, Flycatcher, from New Brunswick, NJ, joined WRSU for an interview. The band

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John Flansburgh of They Might Be Giants Interview with WRSU

WRSU’s Bennett Rosner had the pleasure of having an extended conversation with John F. (AKA the John with Glasses) of

WRSU is nominated for four national IBS awards

WRSU’s national reputation for outstanding college radio programming has been recognized once again, as the station’s News and Sports departments

Anderson .Paak’s “Oxnard” is a Boisterous Success

You really shouldn’t categorize Anderson .Paak (don’t forget that dot brotha, you paid for it) because his new album, Oxnard, shows

CupcaKke is Incredible and Here’s Why

Chicago born rapper CupcakKe has a work ethic we barely see in the music industry anymore. At just 21, she

Jaden Smith’s “The Sunset Tapes: A Cool Tape Story” Mixtape Review

Following his 2017 debut album, SYRE, and its synth-filled electric counterpart, SYRE: The Electric Album, released this past summer, the

Badflower in NYC-11.29-Review & Recap

There is nothing better for frequent concert goers like myself to be unexpectedly taken back by the opening band. Badflower

The Beatles: The Rare and the Remixed

On November 22, 1968 the Beatles released their ninth studio album, and despite the fact that it’s self-titled, it’s often

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Matt Farley (Motern Media) Interview with WRSU

WRSU’s Bennett Rosner chatted it up with Matt Farley of Motern Media on December 2nd, 2018. On Spotify, Matt is

Earl Sweatshirt – “Nowhere2go” Track Review

The first track from Earl Sweatshirt in three years paints a new, ever changing picture of the poetic Odd

“Shadows on the Sun” Retrospective Review

Brother Ali is an American rapper based out of Minneapolis, Minnesota and has been active since 1998. Signed to the

Mick Jenkins’ “Pieces of a Man” Album Review

The Chicago based rapper, Mick Jenkins, came out with a new album that’ll give any listener peace of mind. The

Brockhampton Shines at Terminal 5

The self proclaimed “boyband” hip-hop collective Brockhampton performed their third night at Terminal 5 on Wednesday, October 24. The crowd was

Bryce Vine Interview with WRSU

WRSU sat down with the genre-bending Bryce Vine to chat about his upcoming album, influences, and traveling. You can check

Phony Ppl’s “Mozaik” Album Review

Phony Ppl is a Brooklyn-based musical group comprised of Elbee Thrie (vocals), Elijah Rawk (lead guitar), Matt “Maffyuu” Byas (drums),

Kali Uchis Live at Terminal 5 Review

On October 13, I got the opportunity to see Kali Uchis perform at Terminal 5 in NYC for her In

Greta Van Fleet’s “Anthem of the Peaceful Army” Reuses Led Zeppelin’s Sound without the Rawness

The long awaited full-length debut album by Greta Van Fleet has finally arrived. Released on October 19th, 2018, Anthem of

Just Keep Swimming: A Review of Mac Miller’s Final Album

I was watching a live-stream of the Mac Miller Celebration of Life concert being thrown by his closest friends in

Quavos’ Debut Album “Quavo Huncho” is a Test of Wills to Endure

I’m going to be blunt with this album. Listening to “QUAVO HUNCHO” is a form of sonic and cognitive self-harm.

The “Proper Dose” of The Story So Far

One of the most loved bands in the pop-punk music scene and the ultimate “sad boy” group has finally made

Twenty One Pilots’ “Trench” Stays True to their Brand

Through cryptic messages and obscure letters, Twenty One Pilots have finally released their highly anticipated fifth studio album Trench. The

Matangi/Maya/MIA Film Review

Matangi/Maya/MIA doesn’t follow the typical music documentary formula, but Maya Arulpragasam (MIA) is not your typical popstar. The daughter of

Logic’s “YSIV” Mixtape Review

Logic’s fourth and final Young Sinatra mixtape is a 75-minute exploration into the mind of Sir Robert Bryson Hall. It

Weezer LIVE at PNC Center

Green Day is slowly fading into obscurity, Oasis suffered an explosive breakup, and Nirvana was pre-maturely disbanded in tragedy. Of

“Weird Al” Concert Review

If someone in 1988 had been asked the question “which of the following things would be thriving in the year

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FYNX Interview with WRSU

The NJ Duo on the rise, FYNX, sat down with WRSU to discuss their debut single, influences and dream collaborations!

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